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WIRE FEEDER/WELDERS
POWER MIG 180C
®
Input Power
208/230/1/60
Input Current at Rated Output
20A
Rated Output Current/Voltage/Duty Cycle
208V: 130A/17V/30%
230V: 130A/20V/30%
Processes
MIG, Flux-Cored
Product Number
K2473-2
See back for complete specs
POWER MIG.
Output Range
30-180 Amps DC, Max. OCV: 34
Wire Feed Speed Range
50-500 ipm (1.3-12.7 m/min)
Weight/Dimensions (H x W x D)
66 lbs. (30 kg)
14 x 10.2 x 18.6 in
(357 x 258 x 472 mm)
Whether you’re a farmer or a fabricator, an
autobody shop or a backyard mechanic, the
POWER MIG® 180C will help you get the job
done! It’s a portable wire welder designed
for use with industrial 230 volt input power,
so you can weld on thicker material – up to
3/16 in. with MIG welding and 1/2 in. with
gas-less flux-cored welding.
 Metal Fabrication
 Maintenance and Repair
Autobody/Farm
 Light Industrial
P
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FEATURES
ISO
9001:2000
14001:2004
Shown: K2473-2
K2473-2 Includes:
 Magnum® PRO 100L gun, 10 ft. (3.0 m)
 Gas and Gasless Nozzles
 Cable Liner
 .025 in. (0.6 mm) and .035 in. (0.9 mm)
Contact Tips
 Work Cable and Clamp
 Adjustable Gas Regulator and Hose
 Spindle Adapter
 Sample Spool of .025 in. (0.6 mm)
SuperArc® L-56 Mild Steel MIG Wire
 Sample Spool of .035 in. (0.9 mm)
Innershield® NR-211-MP Flux-Cored
Wire
 Learn-To-Use DVD
 .035 in. (0.9 mm) and .025 - .030 in.
(0.6 - 0.7 mm) Drive Rolls
 .030 - .045 in. (0.7 - 1.1 mm) Knurled
Drive Roll
 .025 - .035 in. (0.6 - 0.9 mm) and
.035 - .045 in. (0.9 - 1.1 mm) Wire
Guides
THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY
Publication E7.24 | Issue D­ate 07/14
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
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 Diamond Core Technology™ – Delivers
a forgiving arc, excellent out-of-position
arc action, low spatter and a wide voltage
sweet spot at a given wire feed speed for
steel, stainless steel or aluminum.
 Industrial Cast Aluminum Drive – Dual
gear-driven drive rolls deliver positive
traction. Patented split wire guides ensure
optimal wire alignment and a brassto-brass gun connection aids critical
conductivity. A large industrial closeddesign drive motor improves torque and
enhances trouble-free performance.
 No Hassle Tool-less Design – For input
power changes, wire spool mounting,
wire drive service and polarity changes.
 Spool Gun Ready – Just remove the
standard MIG gun and plug in the
economical Magnum® PRO 100SG spool
gun (optional) for enhanced aluminum
wire feeding performance.
 Toughest PC Board Protection in the
Industry – ‘Potted’ to seal sensitive
components from the environment,
‘trayed’ in a tough plastic tray to add
rigidity and shock resistance.
Two Year Extended
Warranty Available in
the U.S.A. and Canada
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The Professional’s Choice.
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APPLICATIONS
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PERFORMANCE PLUS
POWER MIG® 180C Welding Capabilities
SP = Single Pass
MP = Multiple Pass
L12603-5
DRIVE ROLL AND WIRE GUIDES
KP2529-2 Shown
Product Number
Wire Diameter in. (mm)
Type/Process
Drive Rolls
KP2529-1
KP2529-2
KP2529-3
.025 - .030 (0.6 - 0.8)
.035 (0.9)
.030 - .045 (0.8 - 1.1)
Smooth/MIG
Smooth/MIG
Knurled/Flux-Cored
Inner Wire Guides
KP2531-1
KP2531-2
.025 - .035 (0.6 - 0.9)
.045 (1.1)
All
All
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
GENERAL OPTIONS
WIRE FEEDER OPTIONS
Small Canvas Cover
Protect your welder when not in use.
Made from attractive red canvas that
is flame retardant, mildew resistant
and water repellent. Includes a
convenient side pocket to hold your
welding torch or gun.
Order K2377-1
Welding Cart
Full-featured cart is designed to
store and transport a welder, 80
cubic foot gas cylinder, welding
cables and accessories. Includes
an angled top shelf for easy access
to welder controls, a lower tray
for added storage space, a sturdy
handle and a convenient cable wrap
hanger.
Order K2275-1
Magnum® PRO 100SG Spool Gun
Designed to easily feed 4 in.
(102 mm) diameter 1 lb.
(0.45 kg) spools of .030 in.
(0.8 mm) or .035 in. (0.9 mm)
diameter SuperGlaze® aluminum
MIG wire. Includes gun, adapter kit,
.035 in. (0.9 mm) contact tips (qty.
3), gas nozzle, and a 1 lb. (0.45 kg)
spool of SuperGlaze® 4043 .035 in.
(0.9 mm) MIG wire. Packaged in a
convenient carrying case.
Order K3269-1
Spot Timer Kit
This timer allows you to set a fixed
weld time of up to 10 seconds that
is initiated when you pull the gun
trigger. Ideal for making consistent
spot welds on thin sheet metal.
Order K2525-1
Utility Cart
Heavy duty cart stores and
transports welder, 150 cubic foot
shielding gas cylinder, welding
cables and accessories. Includes
stable platforms for welder and gas
bottle platform, lower tray for added
storage capacity and adjustable
height handle.
Order K520
Welding Fume Extractors
Lincoln offers a wide variety
of welding fume extraction
environmental system solutions,
ranging from portable systems easily
wheeled around the shop to
shop-wide central systems servicing
many dedicated welding stations.
Request Publication E13.40
Accessory Bag
Canvas bag can be used to store
your welding accessories and tools.
Order K3071-1
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Product
Name
Product
Number
Input
Power
Rated Output
Current/Voltage/Duty Cycle
Input Current
@ Rated Output
Output
Range
HxWxD
inches (mm)
Net
Weight
lbs. (kg)
POWER MIG 180C
K2473-2
208/230/1/60
130A/17V/30%
130A/20V/30%
20A
30-180 Amps DC
50-500 ipm WFS
(1.3-12.7 m/min)
Max. OCV: 34
14 x 10.15 x 18.6
(357 x 258 x 472)
66
(30)
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